Michelle Astillero

Michelle Astillero is an accomplished footwear designer with extensive experience in various roles within the footwear industry. Currently, Michelle serves as a Footwear Designer at Vida Shoes International, focusing on women's footwear design for well-known licenses and private label accounts, demonstrating expertise in high-volume sketches, outsole designs, CADs, and prototype corrections. Prior experience includes positions at CRWTH as a Graphic Designer and multiple footwear design roles at Fusion Accessories Ltd, Esquire Footwear, and other companies, where Michelle has developed seasonal collections, collaborated with design teams, and managed production processes. Michelle holds educational qualifications from the Fashion Institute of Technology, LaGuardia Community College, and Rutgers University.